Best Pomegranate Fluff Salad Recipes

PERFECT POMEGRANATE SALAD

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This pomegranate salad is absolutely irresistible! It stars a sweet tart salad dressing and the vibrant crunch of pomegranate seeds.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 medium pomegranate)
1 shallot
1 Granny Smith apple or Bosc pear
1/2 cup toasted pecans or glazed pecans*
1 recipe Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing or Pomegranate Vinaigrette (or dress with olive oil and pomegranate molasses)
3 ounces (6 cups) mixed greens
2 ounces soft goat cheese or feta (omit for vegan)

Steps:

Cut and seed the pomegranate.
Thinly slice the shallot. Thinly slice the apple (and toss it with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar if desired to prevent browning).
Toast the pecans (don't skip: this brings out the nutty flavor). Alternatively, make glazed pecans.
Make the Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing or Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
Place the greens on a platter. Top with the pomegranate seeds, sliced shallot, toasted pecans, and goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles. Toss with the desired amount of dressing to taste. (Store the extra dressing refrigerated and warm to room temperature and whisk again before using.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize (without dressing), Calories 204 calories, Sugar 11.6 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg

POMEGRANATE SPLASH SALAD

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The sparkling pomegranate gems make this salad irresistibly beautiful. My family loves it at holiday gatherings when pomegranates are in season. Even the children can't get enough of this antioxidant-rich delight. -Emily Jamison, Champaign, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups spring mix salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup thawed cranberry juice concentrate
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Dash salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WENDY'S APPLE POMEGRANATE SALAD

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My grandparents grew pomegranates, pecans and walnuts and would send us some each year. Some of my best memories are the days I used to spend with my grandmother learning how to cook with her. Whenever I make this, it's like having lunch with my grandmother again. -Wendy Ball, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine romaine, pomegranate seeds, pecans and cheese. Toss apple with lemon juice and add to salad., In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges